Absurd anecdotes and sharp wits from Old Time humor
A collection of vignette jokes and tales from a bygone era featuring witty banter about diamond studs, discounts, and humorous mishaps. Scenes include a washerwoman’s boast, a clever money lender, a fish that shinks, and a barbered scalawag who nearly mows down bystanders in town.
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Miss Wharton and the Pennyworth Pie Tale
An English tale from Scarborough recalls Miss Margaret Wharton of Skelton Castle and her famous pennyworth of cream, pennyworth of strawberries, and a grand meat pie shared with staff. The piece also notes a Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup ad promising quick relief for childhood ailments with a 25 cent price.
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